This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2981], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:15 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., New Jersey.
1. GC: You will have before you [2981] born October 2, 1909, in High Point, North Carolina. And you will give the reasons for this entity's sojourn, which was made partly by choice of self, and also give specific advice and suggestions as to how the entity may better himself financially and find his true job in life - one which will enable him to express himself mentally, spiritually, and materially. THEN, please answer all of the questions asked:
2. EC: As we find, as has been indicated for the entity, there is a choice of the entity in its entering this material plane. The purposes for entering are, as for each entity, that it might glorify the ideal of the entity.
3. Then it is dependent upon what is the ideal as to whether the entity will grow in grace, in knowledge, and in understanding.
4. When an entity grows in knowledge and understanding, there is then the understanding of the law of the universe as related to man and the Creator.
5. As the activity in the earth is to be a manifestation for the glorification of the Creative Force, it must be then less and less of self and more and more of the ideal - if the ideal is God, or the purpose for which it entered. If the ideal is that the entity may have a good time, be well thought of, become wealthy or famous, then these things it may serve. These, though, it must choose in its application of its abilities.
6. As has been indicated for this entity, the abilities are in certain given directions. Use these constantly in a manner towards the glorification of the Creative Forces and for specific or special benefits - not for individual but a universal benefit for the brotherhood of man; realizing the brotherhood of man, the fatherhood of God. If these are kept as the ideals, in whatever channels - as has been outlined, the entity may succeed. Is the success to be that
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questioned or judged by man, or is it to be according to that purpose of developing toward the Creative Forces or the purpose for which the entity entered? Again the entity chooses. What is thy God? The Creative Forces, or self? A good time, fame or fortune? Ye must know. Ye must answer. God does not even answer for you. He gives you the free will to use as ye WILL. For He does not want, does not have, other than that one choosing to be equal with Him. If He had to knock you in the head to do it, or you had to become an automaton and pushed about, could you be equal with the Creative Forces? Answer within yourself!
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Is a change from my present condition indicated? (A) Depends upon what condition you are speaking of - physical, mental, material, social, or what. As far as the present job is concerned, there is a question. This will come about, don't be impatient, but keep on working like the dickens.
9. (Q) Give specific instructions as to my next step and how to attain it? (A) Work! Work! Work! Work! Don't think about trying to get ahead until you do that which you really feel makes you deserve to be put ahead. Do you feel that you deserve to be put ahead? Then, act in such a way and manner as to convince others of it also. If you are associated with an organiza- tion that hasn't a soul, find one that has! The General Electric has! So has the Bendix, if you look for it - that is, in a certain group - and express the self in those directions!
10. (Q) In what field of endeavor will my abilities make the best showing for the best service to God and man? (A) These have been outlined for you, as to how the general activities should be in the spreading of those things that are for the general benefit of man. To be sure, there are strained conditions under the present existent circumstances, but these won't always remain. Be worthy of being advanced when changes come about.
11. (Q) What firm in the U.S.A. needs the type of service I can produce and who is the proper man to see, to get into it? (A) There isn't a one that doesn't need it, but can you persuade them that you are needed in it? All need it, but can you persuade them? Your business is selling! Then sell yourself to the ones where you would work the best! You are in a good organization. You can advance there. If you want to change, change - nothing to hinder!
12. (Q) What business man would the Forces advise me to
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know for my best future advisor and connections, and if I do not know him, how may I do so? (A) We haven't a business man! Do you want to work this out yourself or do you want somebody else to do it? This does not indicate the type of mind of this entity - it is someone else - not [2981].
13. (Q) Is the work outlined above of a nature that will continue to grow and make progress in the peace to follow the present war? (A) If you make it, there will be continued progress - if you make it, yes.
14. (Q) How may I best carry on in the transition period following the end of this war, in order that I may continue to advance without interruption? (A) It won't be a carrying on! It'll carry you along if you will present yourself in the way and manner in which you may better serve, because in the periods following you'll be too busy to think about it being transition until you have passed it!
15. (Q) What specifically do you advise that I do with Russian Bonds that I own? (A) Do what you want! Won't be very valuable until there's a great big settlement. Don't throw 'em away - they are worth more than bung paper.
16. (Q) What charitable work can I do to make me more worthy to my fellow man? (A) It isn't charitable work that's needed! It's yourself that's needed. It is yourself that you need to expend in helping others! Charity doesn't go much farther than the fellow you contact talking about what a big fellow you are in glorifying yourself in an organized work. But serving yourself is quite different - and is that which counts the most.
17. (Q) In keeping with the foregoing advice, exactly what city or place is the best place for me to live, in order for me to express myself more fully? (A) Where you are - wherever you are! For as has been indicated from the beginning, the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. The organization with which ye affiliate yourself must be the same. If it is not, change it. Use thyself in those activities, then, that will bring honor to yourself, glory to your God, and correct dealings with thy fellow man. As ye would that they should do to you, do ye even so to them. An honest day's work, an honest day's pay. For the laborer is worthy of his hire. Even the ox and the ass are considered so. Art thou not much more valuable than either?
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18. (Q) How can I learn to be more patient with myself as well as others? (A) By practicing it in thy daily life.
19. (Q) Considering my physical body, what can I best do in life for a continued calling? (A) Being active in whatever you choose. You are no different! Do not consider thy handicap. This is rather the testing that you can prove to others that you can carry on when others may not, for ye have - or can have if ye choose - the Lord with thee. And it is better to enter into the kingdom with one foot than to have both feet and hands leading into hell - as some that consider themselves even most as good as you!
20. We are through. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file